The selection will be based on the student's performance in the olympiad and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Class 1 to 12 students
India
Up to ₹50,000 and other benefits
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SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) for the students of Class 1 to 12. This two-level examination aims to recognise outstanding performers at various levels, including school toppers, students with perfect scores, and rank holders at the school, zonal, and international levels. The selected students will stand a chance to receive up to ₹50,000 and other benefits.
*SOF is an educational organisation established to promote Science, Mathematics, Computer Education, English, Social Studies, General Knowledge and professional courses.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Level-Specific Eligibility:-
Top awards at the international and zonal levels will be given to students who will win level 2 (Class 3-12). Class toppers and students in Class 1 and 2 will receive their awards based on their performance in level 1.
Each winner will be eligible for only one award or scholarship per exam. Winners will receive the higher-level award if they qualify for it. For example, the top three international rank holders will receive awards or scholarships based on their international ranks. Awards or scholarships earned for zonal ranks will be given to the next-highest-ranking student in that zone. Similarly, the class topper award or scholarship earned by a zonal or international award winner will be given to the next-highest ranking student in their class.
Additionally, all participants will receive a participation certificate, and students who participate in Level 2 will be awarded a merit certificate.
The awards will be given as follows:
At International Level:-
Rank | Awards | Number of awards/scholarships |
1st | ₹50,000 each, a gold medal*, and a certificate of outstanding performance | 12 |
2nd | ₹25,000 each, a silver medal*, and a certificate of outstanding performance | 12 |
3rd | ₹10,000 each, a bronze medal*, and a certificate of outstanding performance | 12 |
*In case two or more students achieve the same international rank, the cash award/scholarship in the applicable category will be distributed as follows:
At Zonal Level:-
Rank | Awards | Number of scholarships/awards |
1st | ₹5,000 each + zonal gold medal*+ certificate of zonal excellence | 312 |
2nd | ₹2,500 each + zonal silver medal*+ certificate of zonal excellence | 312 |
3rd | ₹1,000 each + zonal bronze medal*+ certificate of zonal excellence | 312 |
4th to 10th | Gifts worth ₹500 each + certificate of zonal excellence | 2,184 |
11th to 25th | Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 4,680 |
26+ | Merit certificate | All |
* In case two or more students achieve the same zonal rank, cash award/scholarship in the applicable category will be distributed as under:
Eligible candidates can apply for the position using the listed below steps:
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: The students are required to contact the school authority to apply for the opportunity.
Note:- The prospectus containing the registration forms will be sent to all schools registered with SOF. The schools that have not registered can also request a prospectus by sending an email to - info@sofworld.org or by calling - (0124)-4951200. The schools must return the registration forms to SOF, duly filled in and complete in all respects by the due date at the address:
Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
1st Floor, Plot no. 99,
Sector - 44, Gurugram (Haryana) India
Pin Code - 122003
Application Deadline: 28th November 2024
Exam Date One: 22nd October 2024
Exam Date Two: 19th November 2024
Exam Date Three: 12th December 2024
The selection will be based on the student's performance in the olympiad and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Science Olympiad Foundation
1st Floor, Plot no. 99, Sector- 44
Gurgaon (Haryana) 122003, India
Email ID: info@sofworld.org | Landline Number: (0124)-4951200 | Mobile Number: (+91)-9312680855, 9312680857